The practice of burning Andean grasslands in uncontrolled conditions and dry seasonal periods affects the sustainability of the ecosystem with the loss of native grasslands species with superficial roots, the volatilization of organic matter and superficial soil nitrogen, and gre...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i630239
Rangelands have been degraded in Somalia as a result of trees cutting or removal to supply the rising demand for charcoal. Charcoal is a common home fuel, and earnings from its commerce. Its production has resulted in deforestation and environmental deterioration. The objective o...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i530238
Three experiments, comprisin packaging of fresh Okra for storage, dipping of fresh fruits in hot water before packaging to store and drying of sliced Okra fruits, were carried out in the laboratory at the Department of Horticulture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Tech...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i530237
Aims: To identify and document the trees and shrubs found in the Naraguta Campus of the University of Jos. Study Design: Systematic randomized sampling. Place and Duration of Study: University of Jos Naraguta campus, between March 2020 and April 2020. Methodology: A ten (10) 50...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i530236
Aims: Rice grown in late Rabi season frequently results poor germination and establishment because of exposure to extreme low temperature or chilling stress. Seed priming is an effective seed treating technique for uniform and good germination in various crops under different abi...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i530235
Soil and water conservation practices or measures are critical in sustaining land productivity for food production while maintaining the integrity of the land. Cardinal measures in this context are broadly categorised as structural, agronomic, and vegetative. Their ultimate goal...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i530234
The production of tomatoes from seedlings is safer, fruiting and harvesting occur earlier, and due to the more uniform distribution of plants in the field, the fruits formed are larger and more uniform. Various substrates from own production and substrates from industrial product...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i430233
Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum (FOV) is a major damaging disease of cotton. Chemical control is currently ineffective and has led to resistance of the pathogen. In addition, pesticides are indexed for their negative impact on the environment and on...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i430232
Florent Biduaya Mukeba, Patrick Kiamenemene Munongo, Jean-Paul Nzambi Divengi, Assumani Zabo Idrissa, John Za nza Ntezolo, Patience Lunkondo Mbuyi, Didier Lusimbamo Dianzuangani, Ruth Malobo Katunda, Jeanpy Ndongala Kwete, Myriam Ngondo Mukadi & Paulin Kapepula Mutwale·Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International·2022
Foods produced from animals are major reservoirs for many of the foodborne pathogens such as Campylobacter species, non-Typhi serovars of Salmonella enterica, Shiga toxin-producing strains of Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. The zoonotic potential of foodborne pathoge...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i430231
Cabbage is an important vegetable to humans since it provides crucial nutrients such as fiber, minerals, and vitamins. They also help manage cancer, cardiovascular diseases, prevent type 2 diabetes, and inflammation of the digestive systems. However, its production in the tropics...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i430230
Handling of animal manure before the application to the field is one of the main issues influencing its nutrient content. The experiment was carried out to evaluate the yield and yield attributes of Telfairia occidentalis as influenced by poultry and cattle manures under differen...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i430227
The largest genetic diversity of plantain banana (Musa AAB subgroup) is found by DRCongo. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are synergistic beneficial organisms with a positive effect on growth vigor. We determined the influence of plantain banana-based agrosystems on the divers...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i330225
Insects are found in almost all ecosystems and are responsible for several essential functions. They aerate the soil, pollinate blossoms, and control plant diseases. The ecological importance of insects cannot be underestimated: they form the basement of the food pyramid and affe...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i330224
Cabbages are important for income generation, human nutrition, and health promotion. Its production in the tropics is constrained by soil moisture stress and high temperatures. Sustainable production requires the adoption of technologies that modify growth environment. A study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i330223
Introduction: The agricultural sector is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns would reduce crop production and lead to the proliferation of weeds, diseases and pests on crops. Changes in rainfall patterns increase the l...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2022/v23i330222